Alaska's GWA Blog

August 24, 2014

Wow what a summer it has been. I can’t believe that it is
already August. Since Grand Assembly Tiara and I have been on some great
adventures. We have made great new friends, seen old friends, and made some
great and lasting memories.

Just two weeks after Grand Assembly Tiara and I took to the
air and flew to Yakima for Washington/Idaho Grand Assembly. We had a great time
to seeing all of Washington/Idaho Rainbow. Tiara and I enjoyed getting to sit
in the Grand East for great views of the sessions. Tiara also made some great
friends with the mascots of other jurisdictions. At Washington/Idaho Grand
Assembly JPGWA Sorcha, Tiara and I had lots of late night food runs. We became
frequent customers at Dairy Queen and of course Taco Bell. It was so great to
be able to see Susannah Maher elected Grand Worthy Advisor and to see Mr.
Martin named State Rainbow Dad.

Just a few short weeks after Tiara and I returned home from
Washington/Idaho our bags were packed again. This time we were off to Baltimore
Maryland for Supreme Assembly. Before sessions started, JPGWA Sorcha, GWAA
Jamie, and I embarked on an adventure into Washington DC. It was amazing to see
so many important landmarks and symbols of leadership, patriotism and service.

The sessions started off with a memorial service, where Mrs.
Hazelton gave a lovely tribute to Mrs. Hammond.We then watched girls from New Jersey perform the Grand Cross of color ceremony. That evening we attended the banquet that culminated in a dance party.The next day we attended Public Opening.
Tuesday consisted of ritualistic opening. We watched 11 girls be
initiated into our organization. The Pledge Girls of Missouri then performed a splendid
pledge ceremony. The cavalcade of flags was up next. I was honored to carry the
Alaska flag in this ceremony. I had a lot of fun getting to know these girls
while we took over the Supreme floor representing our jurisdictions. On
Wednesday we had ritualistic closing and installation where Mrs. Hazleton was
installed as a Supreme Inspector and Member of the House of Gold. Supreme
Assembly was so much fun and Tiara and I had a great time with our Alaska
delegation.

It is very fitting that this summer has been full of travel
and I hope that the rest of the year will be full of many more travels. Look
forward to the August Aurora for term recap and information.